Appellate Practice

When a trial judge or jury renders a decision in a civil trial, the party who loses generally has the right to appeal the decision.  Many commercial and civil disputes that result in litigation frequently go on to the appeals process.

 

Appellate Law involves the appeals process whereby a higher court reviews the lower court's  judgment.  Unlike other forms of litigation, in Appellate Law there is no discovery; the appellate record is limited to the facts presented during the original trial.  In New Jersey, appeals are presented to a two or three judge appellate panel.

 

Because appeals are decied on the record below and on the written briefs, a compelling appellate brief and a powerful oral argument are the vital basis of a successful legal advocate's appeal.

 

Along with broad-based litigation capability, the Fox & Melofchik attorneys maintain a significant appellate practice.  Many years of experience enable them to blend the factors essential in preparation of an appeal, which include thorough legal research, an astute analysis of the appellate problem and familiarity with the appellate courts as well as an in-depth understanding of the appellate procedures.

 

Our law firm has successfully handled appeals at all appellate levels of the New Jersey State court system.